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The integration of AI into drug discovery is reshaping the biotech and healthcare landscape. Here's how you can invest in these advancements

We take a look at technological revolutions of the past and how investors can position themselves for the Artificial Intelligence revolution

With the Fed set for a rate cut and the US Election in view, should investors be rotating away from magnificant seven stocks?

Investment Manager James Thom makes the case for investors to continue backing India following the shock General Election result

Technical signals are pointing to significant declines for the CAC 40 as trading activity on the index soars on European platforms.

Goldman Sachs Research has revised its year end target for the S&P 500, which does not leave much upside for investors in 2H.

Mobeen Tahir of WisdomTree joins us again to talk Cloud Computing, AI, Cybersecurity and the Internet of Things

What Macron called a “moment of clarification” is causing a real moment of intense focus for investors in French stocks and bonds.

Leading Japan fund managers discuss what has been driving the massive rally in stocks and whether this can continue.

In the wake of India's elections, we look at what this means for economic policy and how investors can still access this dynamic Asian story.

Michael Brown of Pepperstone takes a look at what the futures markets are already telling us about election risks and opportunities.

Key risk events are US and Canadian CPI announcements, and Nvidia is set to turn the dial on US indices already at all-time-highs

Is M&A activity in the cybersecurity sector slowing down because of a lack of new opportunities and what does this mean for investors?

The options market is pricing some big moves this week so we could feasibly see the Hang Seng 50 testing 20k soon enough

AI-powered cars are pushing the world to rethink mobility creating immeasurable opportunities for enterprise

Italy has been one of the better performing European stock market indexes in 2023-24: what are the companies behind this surge?

Despite the dip in US stocks caused by higher-than-expected inflation data, this earnings season is expected to show solid growth.

Leading India-focused investment trust managers provide their views on the country's economic prospects ahead of the 19 April election.

If you look at the rankings of electric vehicle makers you would be forgiven for thinking that the top two…

Equity dynamics are pointing to further gains with a supportive policy backdrop and improving economic conditions

US stock indices are trading higher after a set of US unemployment data which managed to signal an increase in jobs and unemployment.

An outstanding performance from big stocks in Japan and the cheap yen has driven the Nikkei through an historic barrier.

Blockchain tech holds the potential to turn the Internet and the payments markets on their heads and disrupt the existing giants' hold.

There are a number of reasons for the recent run of dismal performance by the FTSE 100 in relation to its US peers

Open AI continues to report growing revenues and create more excitement in its sector, but how can you get access to opportunities like this?

According to Morningstar research, in 2023 the performance of European shares detached from GDP growth, particularly in Germany.

Why has Japan's stock market been doing well, and is it worth investors increasing their exposure here in 2024?

The next two years could become for the vehicle market what the introduction of the smart phone was for mobile phones.

London stocks have regained a bit of spring in their step after data showed that UK GDP increased by 0.3% in November.

Marcus Weyerer of fund manager Franklin Templeton looks at China's future role in broad Asian share portfolios.

From dot-com crash to post-pandemic boom, the FTSE250 has historically roared back after a slow year. Could 2024 be the year of the mid-cap?

Big US tech stocks have managed to recoup ground lost earlier in the year and are set to continue their strong performance going into 2024

The journey from obscurity to dominance shows why China's presence cannot be ignored when making investment decisions in the battery industry

As the US v China tech war heats up, which tech companies in the West are going to be be affected and how can they adapt?

Shares in electric battery makers rallied in June, reflecting progress in innovation and growing demand from electric vehicles.

VIX Index: with the US debt crisis seemingly resolved, there are growing concerns that companies will step away from expensive bond markets

California is planning to toughen up its carbon credits regulations, thereby reversing an over-supply situation in the state.

We take a look at the autosector including Tesla, General Motors, Volkswagen, BMW and Mercedes plus US truck maker Paccar

Unease is spreading across the banking sector again, sparked by the sinking realisation of the scale of deposit flight suffered this year.

The cybersecurity industry is just getting bigger and better as threats to corporate data increase: we take a look at this growth sector.

Wide-ranging market reforms taking place in Korea could see a flood of foreign investment into high quality stocks.

Latest research shows there will likely be a massive demand for the services of cyber security specialists like Darktrace going forward.

Artificial intelligence is becoming one of the most widely talked about areas of tech at the moment, but can you invest in it?

Latest moves from large ETF fund managers and index providers are being pushed forward by the need to meet EU regulations.

The FTSE 100 broke above the 8000 for the first time in its history this week, leaving investors wondering if it has legs for a further rally.

Investment strategist Henrik Mikkelsen revisits the S&P 500 technicals and also looks at the Russell 2000 as we move into February.

Benedek Voros suggests UK investors are too focused on UK assets, and are not taking advantage of opportunities elsewhere

Electric vehicles are changing how transport looks, but the more dramatic changes are still ahead of us in the shape of automated driving

Leading indices have come under pressure on the back of Friday’s US jobs data which has fuelled a shift in Fed expectations

The Bank of Japan meets for a big policy meeting on Tuesday as traders digest the chaos in bonds from December's YCC 'tweak'.

Euronext pushed ahead of the LSE in value last month on sustained sterling weakness, low investment, strong luxury goods performance in France

Giles Coghlan of CFD broker HYCM asks whether seasonal market trends still apply in the current economic situation.

New analysis out shows just how tough it is going to be for investors to track which German companies are harmful to the planet.

With Europe heating up this summer, we take a look at how the big manufacturers of climate control equipment are positioned.

Analysis of challenges facing the French equity markets, specifically financial services, luxury goods and energy sectors

The Chicago Board of Trade Volatility Index has risen by 77% since the start of the year which has been rich with trading signals

Giles Coghlan, Chief Currency Analyst at  HYCM looks at the Ukraine/Russia  conflict and its effect on the financial markets

The conflict in Ukraine could end up being for the car industry what Covid was for the airline industry - a major blow to sales.

Merrill Lynch has published its FAANG 2.0 analysis, looking at the sectors it thinks are going to do well out of the present realities.

China's failure to contain its latest wave of the Covid 19 pandemic is starting to have serious consequences for Hong Kong stocks.

Investment trust Nippon Active Value has teamed up with two other investors to try to force Intage Holdings to consider an MBO.

With S&P 500 volatility increasingly markedly over the last few days, we look at the utility of the VIX index for traders.

ETF data provider looks at the most popular clean energy ETFs in 2021 and finds one fund that broke trend and made money.

Covid is clearly here to stay. Yesterday it was the delta variant, today it is Omicron. We've found a few investing ideas on Covid antivirals

Fund manager Ian Lance of RWC Partners explains why the market is showing signs of the recent tech bubble popping.

Political turbulence in Peru and Chile has created an atmosphere of uncertainty for the mining industry in South America.

Renewable energy infrastructure is going to be the hot sector to be in next year, according to a fund manager poll.

Pepperstone Head of Research Chris Weston looks at the markets in the week ahead as US earnings season kicks in

Headline jobs report will probably meet or beat the expected number given the fact we have seen mostly better-than-expected NFP indicators.

Analyst Chris Weston looks at US earnings reports to watch and a wider view of the major Indexes as we head in to the US reporting season

Oil companies could deliver some decent returns over the winter. We think the oil sector is well-positioned for another hurrah this winter

The financials and energy sectors offer the best growth investment opportunities for investors in the year ahead, new global research shows.

In the battery solutions sector, attention has been focused on the success of EV makers but component manufacturers could offer real upside

The already fast growing and increasingly important cloud computing sector has received a massive boost from COVID

Canadian federal elections are approaching on 20 September - fund managers are bullish on Canada's prospects.

Latest data out from derivatives platform Spectrum Markets indicates that traders are starting to go short the index.

Analyst Chris Weston writes about the levels of realised and implied volatility in markets and what, if anything, can derail the risk-on vibe

Artificial intelligence is becoming integral to our lives and future growth. We look at the sector and explore some great investing ideas

With month-end behind us, we close out August with the S&P500 up 2.9%. Its 7th consecutive monthly gain and the 3rd with returns over 2%

The semiconductor shortage around the world is delivering some very respectable returns to ETFs which track this market.

Pro investors like hedge funds and IFAs are more bullish on the S&P 500 than the FTSE 100 over the next 12 months.

Bear market time for the China ETF sector as tech stocks take a beating, but is this an opportunity to buy into undervalued assets?

Rupert Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Kingswood, looks a three major supports for equity prices this month.

For Members Only: We take an in-depth look at the European automotive sector as it faces huge changes in its shift away from fossil fuels

We take a look ahead to July's FOMC meeting and how a busy week in US earnings could impact the major US indexes

Data shows that derivatives traders are starting to get more bullish on France and Spain with IBEX 35 especially seeing sentiment reversal.

Energy and energy infrastructure ETFs also performed well in the first half as oil and gas market came roaring back to life.

US Q2 corporate earnings are upon us and naturally, this throws up trading opportunities for equity traders says Analyst Chris Weston

Rupert Thompson, Chief Investment Officer at Kingswood, looks at what is behind the ongoing surge in share prices.

Tony Cross looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the US, UK and Eurozone for the week of June 28th, 2021

Europe's economy is improving faster than many pundits expected, raising questions as to when the ECB will drop stimulus measures.

Rupert Thompson, CIO at Kingswood, sifts through the US and UK inflation numbers and asks if this will hit stock markets.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the US, UK and Eurozone for the week of 19th April

UK house prices have been astounding investors and analysts - what are the main drivers at work and will they continue?

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the US, UK and Eurozone for the week of 12th April

Investors have focused on stimulus and moves in bond and interest rate markets for equity valuations but earnings season could change that

Exante analyst Victor Argonov takes a look at current market valuations and lessons from the history of the dot.com bubble of 1999-2001.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 15th March

Following a peak to trough slide of nearly 1600 points we look at why the NASDAQ has the makings of a medium term short side trade.

Can earnings season prove a catalyst to drive the next leg higher in US equity markets or a driver of market volatility if the outlooks don’t meet the mark?

Kingswood's Rupert Thompson takes a look at the state of the US economy as the smoke clears from last week's riot on Capitol Hill.

We look back at a bumpy year in the markets in 2020, and especially those investment trust managers who really earned their mince pies this year.

The head of investment strategy at RBC Wealth Management explains why she is bullish about the case for emerging markets equities and currencies.

Recent legislative moves in Congress and the UN seem to be paving the way for a boom year in 2021 for the cannabis sector.

This year may have felt like a roller coaster ride, but RBC Wealth Management tells us next year will see a more positive economic scenario.

Global equity markets are off to heady new levels despite the presence of the pandemic, but what is driving this, asks Rupert Thompson of Kingswood.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 23rd November

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 16th November

With the US Election taking place this week, Analyst Chris Weston takes us through the various outcomes and what they are expected to mean for the markets

The beauty products sector looks set to take a hammering this year as sales dive and consumer habits change, but all is not doom and gloom.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 26th October

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 19th October

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 12th October

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 5th October

With millions of people stuck at home due to the pandemic, providers of digital entertainment are expanding their headcounts to cope.

The options market suggests that the outcome of the US Presidential Election doesn’t really matter as long as we avoid a contested election

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 28th September

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 21st September

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 14th September

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 7th September

As major names in the US tech market - which have been powering the stock market boom - seem to have hit their zenith, should you be worried?

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 31st August

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 24th August

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 3rd August

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 27th July

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 20th July

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 13th July

Investment trusts that pursue the technology / media sector have on average returned an impressive 29% in the first half of the year.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 29th June

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 22nd June

Following negative comments from the US Federal Reserve and another wave of virus infections in some US states, markets are taking a breather.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 15th June

With Hong Kong again at the centre of the political spat between the US and China, we look at the prospects for the Hang Seng Index this summer

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 25th May

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 18th May

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 11th May

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 4th May

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 27th April

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 20th April

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 13th April

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 30th March

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 23rd March

What does Goldman Sachs think about the impact of the coronavirus on financial markets? We review the key points of the recent US fund manager briefing.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 16th March

Our editor takes a deep breath and argues that now is not the time to get hysterical but to wait for that buying opportunity.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 9th March

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 2nd March

With several leading cannabis stocks suffering big losses, we ask what next for investors keeping the faith for the next cannabis boom?

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 24th February

Latest research shows that investors can use demographic data to predict the direction of stock and bond yields.

Underneath the growth of technology stocks generally there are exciting investment stories that are enjoying massive expansion. We take a look at some of the trends driving stocks in the technology sector in 2020

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 10th February

We take a closer look at how the digital banking sector is shaping up and how not all digital banks are the same.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 3rd February

WisdomTree takes a look at some of the more unlikely scenarios for Japanese markets this year - it could happen!

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 20th January

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 13th January

With the help of eVestment we take a closer look at how hedge funds performed in 2019.

A new ETF that is listing in Frankfurt is going to be tracking the performance of companies in the medicinal cannabis sector.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 6th January

Neil Wilson of Markets.com takes a look at the main markets and raises some risks and opportunities for traders in 2020.

We hear from WisdomTree about the prospects for the European economy and European stocks going into 2020 - time to get out or search for those value plays?

GlobalData provides us with some insights into how banking stocks have performed this year - who were the winners and who to get out of.

Building a case for investors to look at Nordic countries for investment opportunities, Raine Lahtinen explains the regions' focus on world leading environmental solutions

Kuwait is about to be added to one of the world's most important emerging market benchmarks, which could mean a big boost in assets for funds that track the local index.

A recent white paper looks at why big investors are cutting back on their global equity allocations. Should you be doing the same?

With the Chairman of the US Federal Reserve stating the economy is now on a path to solid growth, we've seen a radical swing in narrative within the space of a few weeks

Fund manager RWC Partners takes a closer look at the Asian convertible bonds market where it sees value despite the China trade war.

The HANetf cloud technology ETF has reported its first year numbers with a gain of nearly 20% over 12 months and almost 30% YTD, reflecting growth of interest in the sector.

Saxo Bank have shifted their position on US equities, taking a positive view on US stocks until the downward dynamics return

The FoodTech industry is already a major market, but with the sector expected to be worth $700bn by 2030, can investors afford to ignore it?

Jamies Johnson, CEO of FJP Investment, outlines the development finance market for investors and how it could assist with the UK housing crisis.

We preview a fund that has a focus on internet and e-commerce as a way to capture mega-trend growth in emerging markets

Video games have been big business for years but gaming tournaments increasing popularity with younger players is raising the bar

Laura Suter of AJ Bell tells us about investment trust gearing and how investors need to be aware how much of it individual investment trusts are carrying with them.

Saxo Bank takes a closer look at the argument that a global recession is just around the corner. What should you be doing about it and what trading opportunities will this create?

The recent reclassification of Kuwait by Standard & Poor's means that larger investors will be looking for an ETF that reflects recent changes in Kuwait's economy.

James Norris of The Armchar Trader sat down with US-based ETF fund manager Anthony Ginsberg to look at some key developments in the global technology sector.

A quick snapshot of the numbers for the last six months for the Baillie Gifford Shin Nippon investment trust and why stockbroker Killik likes this investment

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 9th September

We take a quick look at what is happening in financial markets on Friday 6th September.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 2nd September

Latest GDP numbers from the UK are showing the economy is in slow down mode. Richard Conway, a director with JCRA, looks at why things may not be as bad as they look.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 12th August

US economy hits longest phase of expansion in history growing for 121 months since June 2009. Willis Owen asks whether investors be prepared for a downturn?

Why is the discount on the average UK listed investment trust narrowing? We take a look at the sectors that are popular with the buyers.

Spreadex analyst Connor Campbell looks at the macroeconomic picture and its effect on the markets in the US, UK and the Eurozone for the week of 22nd July

Amazon's continued growth is clearly having an impact on the retail sector. Xavier Brenner looks at the US retail stocks that are losing out the most

AXA fund manager Nicholas Trinidade talks to the Armchair TRader about global bond markets and his worries that a recession is getting much closer than many investors realise.

The US stock market has turned in stellar growth in 2019, up 17% to the end of June, its strongest performance in over two decades. So where is it likely to head next?

Investors interested in Japan will see updates on vehicle sales, consumer confidence and service sector activity, amid ongoing central bank accommodation this week

With the S&P reaching an all-time high last week, investors should note the reason for this lies in the Fed’s shift to a more dovish monetary policy

As the largest economy in the world, the US consumer has a big say in global stock market performance

As riots in Hong Kong take a turn for the worse and China tightens its grip on HK, we ask whether it is time for international investors to star cashing in their Hong Kong holdings?

Investors in the week ahead will receive updates on Ireland’s economy, including housing, inflation and trade, while Brexit uncertainties continue to swell

The expanding US-China trade war has big implications for major economies and markets around the world. Here are the numbers

European financial markets could be in for some turbulence in June and it has nothing to do with Brexit or the China-US trade war, according to one hedge fund manager.

This week, US Investors await a presentation as Cowen holds its TMT Event while Huawei and trade tensions rattle the nerves

Investors interest in getting exposure to the growth of Middle East countries through a liquid and tradeable fund will be looking at the recent ETF launch from KMEFIC.

This week, US Investors are set to receive updates on the health of U.S. retail sales, as well as consumer sentiment, as earnings season winds down

The RBA surprised many with its decision to leave its cash rate unchanged seeing equities, local currency and public debt taking downturns

The tech-laden NASDAQ Composite has advanced a sizzling 22% this year, powered by an especially strong performance among the so-called FAANG stocks

Investors in the week ahead will be bracing for a busy calendar, including the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision, an update on the U.S. employment situation, as well as a raft of corporate earnings

The Witan Pacific trust has been struggling of late, but shares in the investment trust bounced back in January following a promise by the management team

Among the thick crowd of companies awaiting to announce earnings in the week ahead, AMC Entertainment Holdings is set to deliver its results for the first three months of 2019

Investors are set to receive a fresh picture of Sweden’s economic health in the week ahead, as global growth concerns have generally dampened consumer and business confidence in the country

Our list of the top 10 ETFs in Europe is a good reflection of which ETFs private investors should be looking at initially for their investment portfolios

The poor investment returns European banks have generated since the Great Financial Crisis is likely to continue for the foreseeable…

A deluge of economic data, corporate earnings and Federal Reserve rhetoric is set to descend on the docket in the week ahead, as investors continue to contend with a host of global uncertainties

The Enterprise Investment Scheme providers investors with a tax efficient way to invest in UK SMEs outside your tax free ISA allowance

Peter Watson reviews the news to bring you two of his favourite stories each day. Today he talks about Debenhams terminal decline and rising pork prices

Investors are poised to receive updates on the health of Taiwan’s economic landscape, including its trade balance and rate of inflation, amid slowing exports

UK investors are more worried about plastic bags than they are about Brexit, according to latest feedback from Abundance Investment

The last decade has seen price wars intensify among ETF providers, but zero-fee ETFs are simply a gimmick and should…

Investors in the week ahead should receive a clearer picture of Spain’s economic health, with updates that include business confidence, inflation, as well as retail sales and manufacturing

Social networks are winning an ever-growing slice of global advertising spend versus traditional media options. Here is why advertisers have…

Fund manager River and Mercantile looks at why investors should be considering taking more risk in the months ahead with early signs of recovery

The perception of investors may be that there are more and more ETF products coming onto the market, catering to…

India’s dominant telecom operators have generally seen a downturn in their stock, amid massive consolidation in the industry and a fierce struggle for growth

Aviva is to transfer £9 billion in insurance assets to Ireland ahead of a possible hard Brexit, while GAM has confirmed it is firing a star fund manager.

Peter Watson reviews the news to bring you his favourite stories each day. Today he gives his take on recent UK consumer research and a weakness in metal prices affecting electric vehicle manufacture

In this season of bone-chilling weather, the performance of the stock market in early 2019 has warmed the hearts of investors

The fund management industry is continuing to charge into the brick wall represented by the SEC's concerns around Bitcoin ETFs…

Latest data from BrickVest indicates that investors in commercial property are turning to the US as appetite for UK real estate declines.

The outlook for the global semiconductor industry appears upbeat, despite gloomy earnings outlooks and potential slowdown in consolidation. To date,…

UK retail stocks are surprising the London stock market as it begins to look like the Brits spent more than expected in pubs and clubs over Christmas.

So much for a Santa rally in late 2018. The US stock market has been coping with wild price swings and…

Investors will be feeling more than a little gloomy about the 2019 investment outlook, but according to Nigel Green, founder…

The European telecommunications industry has been challenged by host of headwinds in 2018, including slowing economic growth and regulations, as…

The US stock market has been remarkably volatile since October, with significant swings in either direction depending on the trading…

A Wall Street Journal article today identified Amazon’s efforts to sell software that searches patients’ medical records for data that…

It seems that Black Friday was a bit of a mixed bag in the States and pretty much negative over…

Ikea announced today another stage in its transformation as it announced that it would be cutting over 7,000 jobs worldwide…

We are used to seeing doom and gloom on our own high streets but with US retailers shedding $50bn in…

The day after Thanksgiving is one of the most economically consequential days of the year. Black Friday kicks off the official…

So there we have it - the results of the US midterm elections are in, and the Republicans have lost…

US voters go to the polls today in highly anticipated mid-term elections. The stake: who gets to control Congress and…

In my view, the stock market rout in October has been a nasty one. On October 24, the S&P 500 Index…

 There’s some interesting news flow today on Europe, which appears to be having a bit of a tricky time…

It seems that both US and UK manufacturing is going through a difficult period at the moment for two different…

The ghost of the Great Financial Crisis of 2008 still haunts most UK investors, according to a survey by UK…

Saxo Bank has published its Q4 2018 Quarterly Outlook for global markets. Against an uncertain backdrop, the Outlook offered some interesting…

A decade ago, America’s biggest banks were reeling amid a major housing market slump that slammed their holdings of mortgage…

With the US share markets about to open on the final day of what has been a turbulent week, what…

The U.S. stock market is having a very rough October, with declines powered by worries about Federal Reserve monetary policy,…

Europe’s automotive industry faces several potential impediments to growth, amid escalating trade disputes, rising commodities costs, geopolitical risks and technological…

The FTSE 100 index was down 134 points this morning, a loss of approximately 1.8%, but reflecting a sell off…

The US-China trade war continues to intensify. This week, the Trump administration slapped new tariffs of 10% on $200 billion of…

This coming Friday Standard & Poor's, the company tasked with compiling the S&P 500 index, among others, is going to…

Believe it or not, it is 10 years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers precipitated the biggest global financial crisis…

So, believe it or not, we're now in the longest running equity bull market in history (it has been 3,454…

With the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit and the potential for a 'no deal' scenario in 2019 looking ever more realistic,…

Ahead of a potential trade war between the US and China, it is likely that many assets are going to be affected.

Why ongoing political confusion will be bad news for UK investment in the medium term.

Russian steel maker Evraz is leading the FTSE risers with a 7.61% increase, followed by Emirati health chain NMC Health, up 4.72%

Political issues in Italy recede while mining companies shrug off tariff threats from US.

Asian markets down as uncertainty creeps in around Trump's North Korean summit, FTSE falls slightly in response.

There had been crazy talk recently about how the FTSE 100 could go to 8000. Does it have any basis in reality?

Interested in trading shares in London or China? More details have emerged about the upcoming London Shanghai Stock Connect.